Now this is one interesting concept for a VR peripheral. These computer-controlled stilts are called “Level-Ups” and simulate stair steps and give a sense of elevation while standing on virtual objects. »4/08/15 6:00am 4/08/15 6:00am

A month back, news came out that Rust—the ultra-successful survival game from Garry's Mod creator Garry Newman—would be rebooting. Then, a few days ago, Newman's Facepunch dev team revealed a new game. That announcement was met by outrage from Rust players. Why work on something new when your successful but famously… »7/28/14 12:30pm 7/28/14 12:30pm

Ragdolls are fun on their own, but watching Criken2's friend mess around in Garry's Mod using a Kinect looks like a blast. Something about knowing the ragdoll is acting a certain way because there's an actual person doing the same thing on the other end, I think. It's extra playful. »7/01/13 8:45pm 7/01/13 8:45pm

Valve's Source Engine may be getting long in the tooth, but the fact it's constantly updated means it can still produce some surprisingly realistic results. Like this gallery, comparing images taken inside the game engine to photos taken in real life. »10/21/11 3:30am 10/21/11 3:30am

There's a game for every kind of man. So why not show dad some love this Father's Day with a new one? Whether you're a video game know-it-all or can't stand them, dad might enjoy something new to play. Use our handy guide to figure out what game to give him after the barbecue this weekend. »6/17/11 3:30pm 6/17/11 3:30pm

The pint-sized ceramic co-star of Valve's Left 4 Dead 2 may be deserving of his own video game, as evidenced by the trailer for the sadly nonexistent Gnome Chompski: The Game. »3/28/11 11:00pm 3/28/11 11:00pm

Griefing. The act of undermining another's online gaming experience. It's usually a dirty word, one associated with cretins and assholes. Yet when applied to the right target, it can also be associated with great things. »2/04/11 3:30am 2/04/11 3:30am